The Hertz Effect | June 20th, 2024
June 20 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THE HERTZ EFFECT
Join us for a casual cocktail party featuring storytelling, networking and a celebration of the Hertz legacy in the Tri-Valley.
June 20th, 2024 5-8pm
10x Genomics Headquarters
6230 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group and the Hertz Foundation are honored to host this evening celebration on the Pleasanton, CA grounds of 10x Genomics in the heart of the Tri-Valley’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
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Featured Speakers
Hertz Fellow William Evans is the physics division leader in the physical and life sciences directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. During his 25 years at LLNL, Evans has pursued vital science that addresses national security issues and strengthens global stability. His research aims to understand the physics and chemistry of materials under extreme conditions, such as pressure, temperature and strain rate. Evans recieved his Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University during his Hertz Fellowship. In 2023, he was named to the Hertz Foundation Board of Directors.
Hertz Fellow Megan Blewett is co-founder and vice president of corporate development at Iris Medicine, a thereaputics company developing RNA technology to address a range of serious diseases. Before Iris, Blewett was an investor at Venrock and co-founded in vivo gene delivery company Kelonia Therapeutics. She is on the board of the non-profit startup Convergent Research, a member organization of the Schmidt Futures Network. Blewett received her Ph.D. in chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute during her Hertz Fellowship.
Hertz Fellow Kathleen Alexander is co-founder and chief technology officer at Savor, a technology company producing high-quality, healthy, and affordable food without negative climate impact. Before Savor, Alexander was project director at Orca Sciences, a philanthropist-backed research and development organization focused on the energy and climate spaces. She received her PhD in material science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology during her Hertz Fellowship.
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) and the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation are proud to announce a partnership aimed at cultivating and connecting world-class talent in the Tri-Valley region of the Bay Area, with a special event in June to celebrate the Hertz legacy in the area.
With two national labs, more than 730 tech companies and a GDP of $49B, the Tri-Valley is home to some of the world’s most visionary leaders and game-changing innovations. Both ITV and the Hertz Foundation have deep roots in the region and are dedicated to amplifying the impact of visionary thinkers and nurturing its thriving ecosystem of innovation.
The Hertz Foundation has fueled 1280 leaders and disruptors in science and technology for more than 60 years through its renowned Hertz Fellowship program. This initiative identifies exceptional U.S. doctoral students and provides them with the resources and lifelong support to accelerate their careers and amplify their research in support of our nation. Through special networking events and media coverage, this expanded partnership will spotlight how the Hertz Foundation has contributed to the Tri-Valley region and will help catalyze collaborations with ITV’s network of over 100 companies, non-profits, research labs, educational institutions and regional thought leaders.
“The partnership between the Hertz Foundation and Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group dates back to ITV’s genesis as nuclear physicist Jay Davis (retired, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) was serving as President of the Hertz Foundation while he was a founding member of ITV’s first board of directors. The Hertz brand is a significant contributor to the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem and we are thrilled we can work together on our shared mission of cultivating the talent pipeline in the Tri-Valley” says Katie Marcel, ITV’s CEO.
“For over 60 years, the Hertz Foundation has been growing our nation’s pool of exceptional science and technology leaders” states Robbee Baker Kosak, president of the Hertz Foundation.
About the Hertz Foundation
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation identifies the nation’s most promising innovators in science and technology and empowers them to pursue solutions to our toughest challenges. Launched in 1963, the Hertz Fellowship is the most prestigious fellowship program in the U.S., fueling more than 1,280 leaders, disruptors and creators who apply their remarkable talents where they’re needed most — from our national security to the future of healthcare. Hertz Fellows hold over 3,000 patents, have founded more than 375 companies, and have received more than 200 major national and international awards, including two Nobel Prizes, 10 Breakthrough Prizes, the National Medal of Technology, the Fields Medal and the Turing Award. Additionally, 52 are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and 37 are fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Learn more at HertzFoundation.org.
About Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV)
ITV is a collaborative group of industry leaders dedicated to the Tri-Valley: The Heart of California Innovation. By bringing together companies, non-profits, and regional thought leaders committed to innovation, ITV is enhancing the business climate, spurring job growth, and expanding the vibrant Tri-Valley community.